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Reimbursing Your Nanny for Their Commute – Good Idea?
With gas prices reaching new highs all over the country, it's become a lot more expensive for nannies to drive themselves to work. But household employers can help ease the burden by reimbursing their nanny for commuting costs. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
Does My Nanny Have to Pay Taxes?
A nanny or other employee who works in your home is responsible for reporting and paying required payroll taxes. It is worth making sure that they are aware of their responsibilities at the start of employment, if they do not already know. As a nanny, or other...
How the New Sexual Harassment Hotline Helps New York Employees
New Law Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints Employer Impact The new law amends the state’s existing Human Rights Law—which applies to all employers in the state, including household employers—to strengthen its current protections against workplace...
Is Our New Child Care Expert Right for Your Family?
With spring break and summer on the way, how will you handle your child care needs? Luckily we have the most trusted and reliable nannies and sitters in the Capital Region. So before you make the big decision on who will care for your children, meet our new child care...
5 New Children’s Book Recommendations for Parents and Nannies
Looking for something new to read with your little ones? When parents and nannies read aloud to children, their imagination is stimulated and their understanding of the world expands. Plus, it helps the development of their learning and listening skills, while also...
6 Tips for Staying Active While Working From Home
The Importance of Staying Active Working from home has many perks, but it may leave you at-risk for developing a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits. It may be easy to forget about exercise when you’re home all day. The good news is you’re in control of staying...
How Do You Pay Your Nanny for an Overnight Shift?
Sometimes parents will need their nanny to spend a night caring for the children, whether it's something planned in advance or a last-minute request. In this case, it's important to know the rules about how to pay your nanny for an overnight shift. Our payroll...
How Do You Pay Your Nanny? New Tax Reporting if You Use Online Apps
If you have been using online apps like Venmo or PayPal to pay your nanny or babysitter, a new tax reporting rule may cause you to reconsider. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at the new requirements and the ramifications of using online apps...
How the Lack of Child Care Options Impacts the Workplace
Lack of Child Care Options Continues to Dog the Workplace The current child care crisis is not only affecting families, but businesses as well. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at the struggle employees are having, trying to balance their...